A “Key” Hanger-Repurposed House Keys

A “Key” Hanger-Repurposed House Keys

This pile of old keys we found have been sitting around for weeks. After trying them in every lock with no luck we deemed them craft material! I’ve seen a few different ways to reuse keys, but I absolutely had to try a “key” hanger…what a fun...
Upcycled Necktie Vest

Upcycled Necktie Vest

I created a vest to wear in the summer after creating a necktie dress this past fall. The dress had been so much fun to wear the past year that I couldn’t wait until summer cooled down. By sewing together neckties the same way, I went a little further to create...

Necktie Upcycling- Tie Rug, Ottoman and Dress

Necktie’s have beautiful colors and patterns, so why only use them for Men’s fashion! I asked friends and family to look in their closets and donate any unwanted ties they had for this project. Between donations and a few dozen trips to the thrift store...

DIY Recycled Pill Bottle Lamp

I Revived An Old Lamp Using Nearly 90 Empty Pill Bottles. This lamp got a modern makeover with nearly 90 upcycled pill bottles. A friend of mine with a few health conditions unexpectedly left a bag full of empty pill bottles she had been saving for me (over time) on...

Old Paint Aprons, New Dress!

By cutting up old paint aprons, I made an apron dress. If you didn’t know, I have a business called Connecting in Color where I teach classes to residents in skilled, assisted living, and memory care facilities for over 4 years now. While my residents love the...

A Dress Made from Kitchen Wallpaper

I made a dress from my Grandmother’s kitchen wallpaper. Growing up I always thought this flowered wallpaper from my grandmother’s kitchen would make a nice spring dress… So when that kitchen was remodeled recently for the sale of the house, I had a chance to...